According to The Tennessean, Predators GM David Poile spoke with Tootoo’s agent, but the two sides aren’t close to agreeing to terms. Part of the issue might be that Tootoo was only used in three of Nashville’s 10 playoff games.

“There’s a little difference of opinion because he didn’t play at the end of the year and in the playoffs,” Poile said. “I’m not sure where that’s going right now. But we need to have more conversations on that.”

Tootoo brings a physical presence and he’s capable of chipping in offensively. He had a career-high 30 points in 77 games in 2011-12.

He’s coming off a two-year, $2,500,000 contract and shouldn’t have much trouble finding work if he decides to test the free agent waters.

I love Tootoo as a Nashville fan, but I’d just like to see him step his game up some more if he’s going to keep with us. Great guy and I’m glad to see he went through rehab. Who knows, maybe now that he’s off the drink he’ll have a stellar next season? We’ll see! Hopeful he returns to Nashville.

Awesomers…….your an idiot. Tootoo is a Nashville fan favorite and would be sorely missed.

ray2013 - Jun 18, 2012 at 12:19 AM

He’d be an immediate fan favorite for any market that signs him. I’d love to see him sign for a western Canadian team, but that’s purely so I could watch him regularly. As Don Cherry would say, “He’s a beaut!”

(I realize Nashville is in the Western Conference, but CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada shows two games every Saturday during the season, and they try to show as many Canadian teams as possible on HNIC.)

2.5 mil to be a fan favorite? What a deal. Do yourselves a favor Preds fans, don’t get emotionally attached to the players. They can do a lot better for the money. I think as a hockey player he’s a joke.